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The Consensus Building Handbook

Download or Read eBook The Consensus Building Handbook PDF written by Lawrence Susskind and published by SAGE. This book was released on 1999-08-09 with total page 1184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
The Consensus Building Handbook
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Publisher : SAGE
Total Pages : 1184
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ISBN-10 : 0761908447
ISBN-13 : 9780761908449
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Book Synopsis The Consensus Building Handbook by : Lawrence Susskind

Book excerpt: Whether you work in the corporate world, a nonprofit organization, or the government sector, you likely face the need to work with others to solve problems and make decisions on a daily basis. And you've undoubtedly been frustrated by how laborious and conflict-ridden such group efforts can be. At all levels--from neighborhood block associations to boards of directors of multinational corporations--the consensus building process is highly effective in an increasingly fragmented, contentious society. In addition, the old top-down methods such as Robert's Rules of Orders often prompt more problems then they solve. Consensus helps you to implement better, more creative solutions. It provides a winning alternative to top-down decision making--and even parliamentary procedure. By learning to build consensus, stakeholders come to understand and respect one another's perspectives. The consensus building process allows participants to find solutions and forge agreements that meet everyone's needs--and provides a meaningful basis for effective, long-range implementation of decisions. The Consensus Building Handbook provides a blueprint to help make the process work in your organization, including a practical, quick-reference Short Guide. Plus, you'll find in-depth commentary and seventeen case studies with in-depth commentaries to provide the theoretical basis for this approach. --From publisher's description.


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